Long Live the King Part III—The Promised Land
In the past two weeks, I have been writing about the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in anticipation of the unveiling of the...
Merging Southern University & University of New Orleans Unnecessary, Immoral
The enemy never rests.
In 2012's infancy, we have seen two different situations where HBCUs have come under attack. First, the HBCU 'Equality' lawsuit where...
Become Familiar……Know Your Roots? by April Thornton
By: April C. Thornton
Racial identity has been a manifesting issue on HBCU campuses. The formal term African American is used to classify the race...
Honda Campus All Star Challenge: The Pinnacle of HBCU Quiz Bowls
Avery University versus Hillman College in the All Star Challenge Tournament, remember that episode of ‘A Different World?’ Dwayne Wayne and Whitley may have...
My Final Homecoming as an Undergraduate Student
Homecoming is a grand celebration at universities across the nation. The name alone gives everyone a rush as they return to their roots to...
The HBCU Experience #inmyOwnWords by Dominique McDonald Howard University
Initially, we sough to pen an article on why Howard University student (at the time this article was written) Dominique McDonald chose her major...
Could Deciding To Attend An HBCU Be One Of My Best Decisions Ever?
When I decided to attend Central State University in Wilberforce, I wasn't sure what exactly to expect or if I would even fit in.
Because...
Why Obama’s push on student loans is critical for black college students
Lisa Haynes, 23, listens as President Barack Obama delivers the Commencement address at Hampton University May 9, 2010, in Hampton, VA. Haynes is graduating with a...
President Obama Fights for Education, Job Creation in State of the Union Address
"I'm a Democrat but I believe in what Republican Abraham Lincoln believed...a government should do for people only what they cannot do better by...
Getting The Facts Right About the Trayvon Martin Situation
If you don't know who Trayvon Martin is by now, then you may be shocked to hear about this tragic story. In a gated...
Long Live the King Part I – King Still Rises Above his Adversaries
“Discrimination is a hell-hound that gnaws at Negroes in every waking moment of their lives.”—Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,...
Overcoming Depression — How To Beat Depression During College At An HBCU
During my five years at HBCU Central State University in Wilberforce, I had a hard time dealing with depression. According to the Oxford dictionary,...
The HBCU Experience by Dior Ginyard
HBCU’s are known throughout America for developing gifted African American men and women that are ready to take on challenges and obstacles that life...
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By: Anayka Pomare,
HBCU Buzz staff writer
What if the cure for cancer is trapped inside the mind of someone who can’t afford an education? Is...
The Plight of the Black QB
Many would have you believe that the hurdles and obstacles that black athletes have had to overcome ended with the integration in baseball with...
Welcome to the University of Taste – Morgan State
It isn’t an everyday occurrence that you meet someone who not only wants to have there own clothing brand, but has also made his...
Lifting As I Climb: Mentorship, Community Service and the Importance of Giving Back
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. -Muhammad Ali
As I get older it has begun to dawn...
Protest For Progress In Memphis
Greater Imani Church in Memphis, TN reached full capacity on Monday as citizens from all around Shelby County came to meet with city leaders to...
